Beechey Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 By all accounts Puel, Macia and the recruitment teams have been working non-stop since January, and we've all known Mahrez is on his way out, so I hope we have a few names on a list of possible replacements.
ZeGuy Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 8 minutes ago, Finn Claw II said: I see to remember Mahrez putting in a fair few average performances this season. After half of us on here slating him, he is now a £100m player again who is better than Hazard.. That said, i’d be In no rush to sell as if Hazard or Salah move, he is a direct replacement and Arsenal need someone like him. Salah won't move but Hazard is another story. Arsenal could bid too. I think that's why ManCity would want to wrap the deal up asap.
coolhandfox Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Just hope went don't do a Spurs with the way they used the 'Bale' money or Everton with the Lukaku money. With the Mahrez money and this season transfer budget, we could be spending north of a 100 million 1
StanSP Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 3 minutes ago, ZeGuy said: So it's a pretty much done deal then? Not necessarily. Still a few weeks left til the World Cup. But we know Mahrez will push through a deal as he'll want to have stuff done as quickly as possible and avoid another saga before (and on) deadline day. Depends what his agent wants and if Man City will pay it, not like they're short of money
Stevosevic Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 We better have a good replacement lined up - we've had plenty of time to prepare. Any idea @StanSP who it could be?
ZeGuy Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, coolhandfox said: More chance of Man U going for William from Chelsea, I'm not sure Mahrez fits Jose's profile. Chelsea is the interesting one, but a lot will depend on the new manager and what happens to Hazard. I've got a feeling the LCFC just want it done asap, so they can reinvest the money, I'm not sure they will wait until Chelsea sort themselves out. Arsenal I can't see them spending more than around the £50 m mark on one player. That's why I said it wouldn't happen. Can't see Jose getting past next season. Horrible football, "poor" results compared to the money invested and José is falling out with some players. Edited 23 May 2018 by ZeGuy
hackneyfox Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, coolhandfox said: Just hope went don't do a Spurs with the way they used the 'Bale' money or Everton with the Lukaku money. With the Mahrez money and this season transfer budget, we could be spending north of a 100 million We need to. A right back has just cost us £20m. We still need 2 centre backs Left back Attacking midfielder Right winger Plus replacement for backup goalie and upgrades to some of the rest of the squad.
ZeGuy Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, StanSP said: Not necessarily. Still a few weeks left til the World Cup. But we know Mahrez will push through a deal as he'll want to have stuff done as quickly as possible and avoid another saga before (and on) deadline day. Depends what his agent wants and if Man City will pay it, not like they're short of money Thanks. 60M plus add-ons is something ManCity will pay, I think. They'll never get Hazard under 150M, if Chelsea want to sell him to them, that is. Which I doubt. Edited 23 May 2018 by ZeGuy
coolhandfox Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, ZeGuy said: That#s why I said it wouldn't happen. Can't see Jose getting past next season. Horrible football, "poor" results compared to the money invested and José is falling out with some Players. Agreed, he seems to have lose his touch.
Muzzy_no7 Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 40 minutes ago, StanSP said: Not that I'm aware of. Pretty upset about that tbh
STUHILL Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Potential of 75 Million for a player who is desperate to leave and often under performs for us... I'd be happy with that. Will be a sad day when it does get announced, but we are onto the next chapter here and I think we will be spending a lot on decent replacements.
lcfc sheff Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Cant see Man city being the only club bidding for him, there's going to be plenty more drama yet
chris_lcfc_85 Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Unbelievable player on his day and will be missed but doesn't want to be here. Lets get the money for him and spend it wisely on the team, the sooner this happens now the better 1
Popular Post Babylon Posted 23 May 2018 Popular Post Posted 23 May 2018 7 minutes ago, hackneyfox said: We need to. A right back has just cost us £20m. We still need 2 centre backs Left back Attacking midfielder Right winger Plus replacement for backup goalie and upgrades to some of the rest of the squad. Really don't think we'll go for a left back, he'll give Chilwell more time. If you've got three rock solid people next to him, it's easier to nurse him through games where he needs it. 10
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 3 minutes ago, Babylon said: Really don't think we'll go for a left back, he'll give Chilwell more time. If you've got three rock solid people next to him, it's easier to nurse him through games where he needs it. Thats fine if Fuchs is still here. Does he have one more season with us?
Babylon Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, AlloverthefloorYesNdidi said: Thats fine if Fuchs is still here. Does he have one more season with us? Yeah, one more year. It's his pension fund, he won't leave. 1
hackneyfox Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Just now, Babylon said: Yeah, one more year. It's his pension fund, he won't leave. He looked very slow at times this season and I'm far from certain about Chilwell, so two suspect players vying for the same position? I'd heard that Puel had a shopping list of nine players, if that is true then surely a left back will be one of them?
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, hackneyfox said: He looked very slow at times this season and I'm far from certain about Chilwell, so two suspect players vying for the same position? I'd heard that Puel had a shopping list of nine players, if that is true then surely a left back will be one of them? Cant see us going for a proper left back as we have done for RB Maybe some young prospect? But we have that already in Chilwell. Think Chilwell will play every game and Fuchs will be the back up. We will probably look to invest elsewhere
Babylon Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, hackneyfox said: He looked very slow at times this season and I'm far from certain about Chilwell, so two suspect players vying for the same position? I'd heard that Puel had a shopping list of nine players, if that is true then surely a left back will be one of them? The new fella played left back under Puel for Nice, so i'd imagine he could cover in emergencies. I'm not certain about Chilwell, but I think there could be something in there and it's worth sticking with IMO. At least until January, if he struggles the first part of the season, then I'd make a move. 4
UPinCarolina Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, Babylon said: The new fella played left back under Puel for Nice, so i'd imagine he could cover in emergencies. I'm not certain about Chilwell, but I think there could be something in there and it's worth sticking with IMO. At least until January, if he struggles the first part of the season, then I'd make a move. This is about where I'm at. If Chilwell can improve his crossing some (fewer blocked crosses, especially) - and work on his positioning, he's at the very least serviceable. Our areas of greatest need lie elsewhere, IMO.
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 I actually think Puel will try Simpson at LB sometimes to enable him to cut in onto his right foot in the final 3rd
Ric Flair Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 Puel absolutely loves Chilwell, there's no way we're getting another left back this summer. I imagine we'll replace Fuchs next summer with someone cheap or another youngster. We all might want someone better than Chilwell but the reality is Puel thinks he's the complete player, scary but he might eventually be proven right.
Stevosevic Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 1 minute ago, AlloverthefloorYesNdidi said: I actually think Puel will try Simpson at LB sometimes to enable him to cut in onto his right foot in the final 3rd Oh wow Let's hope not 1
Fox 4 Life Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 28 minutes ago, StanSP said: Not necessarily. Still a few weeks left til the World Cup. But we know Mahrez will push through a deal as he'll want to have stuff done as quickly as possible and avoid another saga before (and on) deadline day. Depends what his agent wants and if Man City will pay it, not like they're short of money Not a dig but what does the WC have to do with it? Algeria aren't there!
TrentFox Posted 23 May 2018 Posted 23 May 2018 6 minutes ago, Babylon said: The new fella played left back under Puel for Nice, so i'd imagine he could cover in emergencies. I'm not certain about Chilwell, but I think there could be something in there and it's worth sticking with IMO. At least until January, if he struggles the first part of the season, then I'd make a move. That’s spot on, for me.
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